how to pack integer into 24bits (3 bytes)?

[dominik]

Hi,

I am trying to pack an integer into 24bit value - 3 bytes, and write it to a
file. I would like to know, if anyone knows if this is possible and how?
Also, how to unpack that value back

[dominik]

Re: how to pack integer into 24bits (3 bytes)?

nm, I've figured it out with shifting